2020 BMW i8 Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $147,500 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Inline 3 |
| Combined MPG | 27 |
| Total Seating | 4 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 |
| EPA Combined MPGe | 69 mi. |
| EPA Electricity Range | 18 mi. |
| EPA Time to charge battery (at 240V) | 3.0 hr. |
| EPA kWh/100 mi | 49 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.1 gal. |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Range in miles (cty/hwy) | 0/0 mi. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| direct injection | yes |
| Base engine size | 1.5 l |
| Base engine type | Hybrid |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (dohc) |
| Cylinders | Inline 3 |
| Horsepower | 369 hp @ n/a rpm |
| Torque | 420 lb-ft @ n/a rpm |
| Turning circle | 40.4 ft. |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Valves | 12 |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Payload Capacity | 620 lbs. |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| LED headlamp | yes |
| brake drying | yes |
| child seat anchors | yes |
| daytime running lights | yes |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
| dusk sensing headlamps | yes |
| emergency braking preparation | yes |
| engine immobilizer | yes |
| front and rear head airbags | yes |
| post-collision safety system | yes |
| pre-collision safety system | yes |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| stability control | yes |
| tire pressure monitoring | yes |
| traction control | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | yes |
| Turn signal mirrors | yes |
| Packages | |
|---|---|
| Tera World | +$3,700 |
| Tera World Copper | +$3,700 |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| 1 subwoofer(s) | yes |
| 11 total speakers | yes |
| 12 Months of provided satellite radio service | yes |
| 360 watts stereo output | yes |
| USB connection | yes |
| harman/kardon premium brand speakers | yes |
| harman/kardon premium brand stereo system | yes |
| satellite radio satellite radio | yes |
| speed sensitive volume control | yes |
| surround audio surround audio (discrete) | yes |
| AM/FM stereo | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| cruise control | yes |
| electric power steering | yes |
| front and rear cupholders | yes |
| front and rear parking sensors | yes |
| front seatback storage | yes |
| front, side, and rear view camera | yes |
| keyless ignition | yes |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | yes |
| Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel | yes |
| electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | yes |
| extended cabin heating/cooling | yes |
| interior air filtration | yes |
| leather and alloy steering wheel | yes |
| turn signal in mirrors | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes |
| Dual zone front climate control | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | yes |
| hands-free entry | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| clock | yes |
| compass | yes |
| external temperature display | yes |
| tachometer | yes |
| trip computer | yes |
| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 6 -way power driver seat | yes |
| 6 -way power passenger seat | yes |
| height adjustable driver seat | yes |
| height adjustable passenger seat | yes |
| multi-level heating driver seat | yes |
| multi-level heating passenger seat | yes |
| premium leather | yes |
| sport front seats | yes |
| Front head room | 38.7 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.1 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in. |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| rear ventilation ducts | yes |
| Rear head room | 32.4 in. |
| Rear leg room | 28.2 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.6 in. |
| Exterior Options | |
|---|---|
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy W Spoke Wheels w/Mixed Tires | yes |
| Aerodynamic Kit | +$500 |
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy Radial-Spoke Jet Black Wheels w/Mixed Tires | yes |
| Icon Adaptive LED Headlights w/Laserlight | +$6,300 |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 4.7 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lbs. |
| EPA interior volume | 85.7 cu.ft. |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in. |
| Height | 50.8 in. |
| Length | 184.9 in. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 4.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum payload | 620 lbs. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 87.3 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.5 in. |
| Wheel base | 110.2 in. |
| Colors | |
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| Tires & Wheels | |
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| alloy wheels | yes |
| 20 x 8.5 in. wheels | yes |
| 245/40R W tires | yes |
| Performance tires | yes |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Free Maintenance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component | 8 yr./ 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Rust | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |